{"product_id":"hikers-guide-to-the-sunshine-state-second-edition-paperback","title":"Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State, Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSandra Friend\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing over 1,000 hikes from across Florida, this comprehensive guide to experiencing the state's outdoor landscapes is fully updated in a new edition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHiker's Guide to the Sunshine State\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to experiencing the Florida outdoors through hiking. Featuring trails in environments as varied as jungle-like forests with aquamarine springs, longleaf pine savannas, grassy prairies, and coastal sand dunes, this book includes over 1,000 hikes from across the state--including portions of the 1,500-mile Florida National Scenic Trail, the state's premier hiking destination--tried and tested by the authors, avid hikers Sandra Friend and Chris Stevens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fully updated second edition contains almost double the number of hikes as the first. Organized by cities within regions of the state, it includes detailed featured hikes the authors find particularly outstanding for each city along with many other recommended hikes, including accessible hikes friendly to wheelchair users and walkers of all levels. From short interpretive nature trails to day hikes of every length to multiday backpacking trips, this book details opportunities for discovering the more than 80 natural communities that make up Florida's incredible habitat diversity. Complete with overview maps, logistical information, and hike descriptions, this guide is a user-friendly trail companion for beginners and experienced hikers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra Friend\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced hiker who has logged more than 5,000 miles on foot throughout the state. Friend is the author or coauthor of over 40 books, including \u003ci\u003eFlorida Trail Hikes: Top Scenic Destinations on Florida's National Scenic Trail\u003c\/i\u003e. She has received lifetime achievement awards from the Florida Trail Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association. \u003cb\u003eChris Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e is a hiker, contributor to FloridaHikes.com, and cohost of the Florida Madcaps podcast. Friend and Stevens are coauthors of the fifth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Florida Trail Guide\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 456\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.15 x 8.98 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52071485047085,"sku":"9780813081588","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/hikers-guide-to-the-sunshine-state-second-edition-paperback-3164442.webp?v=1780165745","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/hikers-guide-to-the-sunshine-state-second-edition-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}